Section V-62: Retirement benefits for teachers and school employees.

The Legislature may enact laws to provide for the retirement
for meritorious service of teachers and other employees in the
public schools, colleges and universities in this State supported
wholly or in part by public funds, and may provide for payments
to be made and accumulated from public funds, either of the State
or of the several school districts. Payments from public funds
shall be made in conformity to equality and uniformity within the
same classifications according to duration of service and
remuneration received during such service.